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Reading Goals Update

June
is almost over, so it's definitely time to do an update on my reading
goals for 2015.

I've neglected blogging and regular reading lately. But
I have good excuses! I've been more busy than usual. People getting married, job hunting,
and more responsibilities at my library have kept me on
the go. (Oh, and binge watching five seasons of Merlin had absolutely nothing to do with being distracted. Nothing at all.)

Anyway, here's an update on my reading goals!

1. Learn to read Greek.

I got to lessonfour,
I think. I'm beginning to think Greek isn't my forte. Or maybe I'm too
easily distracted. But I keep thinking, “either you find a way or you
find an excuse.” That's a quote, isn't it? Must get to work.

2. Read more indie authors.

I've read exactly one this year, and I'm reading a couple of others right now. I'm finding some enjoyable reads in the realm of indie publishing.

3. Read eighty books.

On track for this goal! I'm halfway done.

4. Read more practical stuff.

I've
read a book about enjoying poetry, and another on survival. And now I'm
reading a book on money management. This will make me into a poetry-loving
financial guru who can survive disasters. Probably.

But
the reading goal I'm really stressed about, and forgot to include, was
my Classics Club challenge. To finish it in time, I need to read
fifteen classics a year. I've read two so far this year. I'm planning on reading a lot of
shorter books this year so I can catch up. I'm still reading Les Miserables, and it's coming along swimmingly, so I'm happy about that!

I'd like to read more Indie authors too. I have three or four blogging friends who've published as Indie's plus some authors that have had contracts are branching out to Indie as well. Seems like a very happening place in publishing now. :) Hope you find some good ones.

Indie definitely does seem like an interesting place in publishing. I haven't really paid much attention to it until about a year ago, but it's been fun to explore! Yep, some shows are best when binge-watched.

Greek... A noble goal. My goal is to read Beowulf in Anglo-Saxon, and my preliminary task is to learn German. When I work on it, that is; the last couple months have shown me the meaning of hectic. So, that's on standby.

Bear up on the Classics Club. It will be worth the effort. I would recommend some of William Morris' romances, but I don't think they were on your list. I think you might enjoy them.